What should you expect from the Vancouver Real Estate Agent that you select to sell your home? Unfortunately many sellers are underwhelmed by the advice, expertise and service provided by their realtor. Most sellers have reasonable expectations so it is important to select a Realtor® who will exceed you greatest expectations. In this video we discuss the essentials that should be expected of every Vancouver Realtor®.  For a comprehensive list of our services please contact us today.  Thanks for watching!

Ain’t Vancouver pretty? It’s also the third most livable city in the world, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit

Just because Vancouverites are used to living in one of the best cities in the world doesn’t mean they don’t like getting frequent reminders of the city’s desirability.

This time the pat on the back comes from the Economist Intelligence Unit, which awarded Vancouver third prize on its 2013 liveability ranking after Melbourne and Vienna.

It’s Vancouver’s third year in a row with the bronze after it slipped from its decade-long reign at the top in 2011.

The city got top marks for culture and the environment, what with its “greenest city” goals, but slipped when it comes to infrastructure.

The survey did note, however, that the Evergreen Line and apparent plans to build more transit will have long-term benefits. (Did ya hear that, TransLink?)

While the ranking isn’t based on hockey teams, Canucks fans...

I guess I am allowed to do a bit of bragging about my incredible business partner - he has to be pretty special when he has no problem helping me shop for staging pieces for my new listing!  Thanks for your help Dan.

If you look in the top right behind the shades and fedora you will see me (Dan Pigott).  I am thrilled to introduce the RE/MAX Rockin' Allstars.  This group is comprised of musically talented full-time RE/MAX agents from around B.C.  We will be playing a benefit concert for the Children's Miracle Network in November as well as upcoming RE/MAX Conferences and conventions.  For more details please visit the band's website www.rockinallstars.com

Because housing affordability directly impacts the quality of life of British Columbians, BCREA (B.C. Real Estate Association) consistently and regularly recommends that the provincial government minimize the negative impact of the Property Transfer Tax (PTT). That’s why BCREA will put the following recommendations forward during the annual provincial budget consultation process, conducted by the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services.

BCREA recommends the provincial government:

• index the 1% PTT threshold of $525,000 using Statistics Canada's New Housing Price Index, and make adjustments annually, and
• increase the 1% PTT threshold from $200,000 to $525,000, with 2% applying to the remainder of the fair market value.

The PTT has always been applied in the following way: 1% on the first $200,000 of the fair market value of a property, and 2% on the remainder.

Despite the dynamic nature of the housing market, the structure of the PTT has not changed...

Here is our latest video in our series entitled "Most Frequently Asked Questions for Sellers".  I hope you enjoy!